Bose to launch new wireless headphones with voice-activated Alexa in late June

Headphones with support for digital assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri have become trivial in the last couple of years. However, most of these headphones will only allow users to wake up...

Wireless headphones vs true wireless earbuds: which design is best for you? There’s no doubt about it: wireless headphones are here to stay. Cutting the cord between your cans and your device, they rely on Bluetooth to transmit your music into your ears.Just a few years ago, we might have persuaded you to opt for a pair of wired cans instead, as dodgy Bluetooth conne...15:26 2019-06-15

CHEAP: Hush your inner demons with Bose’s QC 35 II headphones for just $299 Not having a TNW office in India means I end up working from home or cafes. And more often than not, I use a pair of noise-cancelling headphones so I can drown out outside distractions. Have you had that problem, too? We’ve got the perfect solution for you. Bose’s world-famous Quiet Comfort 35 II is...15:26 2019-06-05

A closer look at the Bose 700 noise-cancelling headphones As great as the Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones sound, let's be real: they look like they were designed for dads on a business trip. And listen, as someone who's into the whole chunky, dad-shoe trend, I'm not here to judge if you're into their des......02:13 2019-06-06

CHEAP: Bose’s SoundSport headphones for $50? I’m sweating already Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Sometimes, you gotta pump the iron, go for a run, or just generally get a goddamn sweat on. When those (quite often) painful moments happen, there’s one thing that makes them a little better: music. Not only does...15:13 2019-07-08

Bose 700 headphones review: The pursuit of perfection Bose once dominated the world of noise-canceling headphones. For years, the company's QuietComfort line was the industry standard, mostly due to it's best-in-class ANC (active noise cancellation). At the time, it was a game-changer for frequent flier......05:00 2019-08-17

Deal: Save 50% on Bose's SoundSport in-ear headphones at Walmart The Bose SoundSport in-ear headphones are the perfect companion for those who like to do jogging on a regular basis, as well as active people in general. They usually cost $100, a good price for a pair of Bose earphones, but they make an even better deal when you get them for half off.Walmart is run...15:52 2019-05-25

Bose announces new line of noise-canceling headphones and earbuds Bose, the well-known company that dabbles in the audio market, has just announced three new products that will be available in the coming months: Noise Canceling Headphones 700, Earbuds 500, and Noise Canceling Earbuds 500. The Noise Canceling Headphones 700 offers the same premium feature as the QC...07:26 2019-05-30

Bose’s new $399 headphones boast Siri support and adjustable noise cancellation Bose today announced the latest edition to its premium headphone lineup. The new model is called the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. When it goes on sale later next month, it’ll retail for $399. That’s quite the pricetag. The Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 represent a push towards the ultra-p...21:39 2019-05-29

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 pre-order deal drops 10% off the price Bose has a long history of making some of the best noise-cancelling headphones money can buy. What began with the wired Bose QuietComfort 25 was soon overshadowed by the popularity of the QuietComfort 35, now in its second iteration.However, Bose isn't resting on its laurels just yet. The audio...07:39 2019-08-19

Deal: Bose SoundSport wireless earphones are 15% off at Walmart Bose recently announced a trio of headphones, but none seem to be aimed at the entry-level market, so the SoundSport wireless earphones are still a great option for those who can't afford to pay at least $200 on a pair of headphones.Designed for comfort and stability, the Bose SoundSport earphones f...14:26 2019-06-01

Six of the best: wireless headphones under £100 You don’t have to spend a fortune on headphones to get noise cancellation, decent bass and fine detail at high volumeWhile you can pay hundreds of pounds for a pair of audiophile or status headphones, if you’re mainly going to be wearing them in the gym, listening to a podcast or leaving them on the...09:52 2019-07-21

The Best Wireless Headphones You Can Buy Right Now Admit it: you need to get some wireless headphones. With the technology getting so good and with headphone jacks disappearing, it just makes sense to invest in a future without wires if like listening to music or watching videos or just making the outside world less loud. How you use your headphones...05:52 2019-08-21

Android is going to get better at managing your wireless headphones Since the AirPods first pitched up in 2016, truly wireless headphones (with each earbud separate) have become more and more popular, and now Android is getting new features to improve how these devices connect up.New changes arriving for the Bluetooth Fast Pair feature in Android include individual ...20:26 2019-07-21

New chip to let headphones respond to Amazon's Alexa by name Knowles Corp, a major supplier of microphones to Apple's iPhone and many other smart devices, on Tuesday released a new chip that will allow battery-powered wireless headphones to respond to Amazon's Alexa voice assistant by saying the assistant's name....16:00 2019-06-11

Sennheiser's New Momentum Wireless Are Still King of the Headphones The celebrated sound junkies at Sennheiser have done it again. The company just released the third generation of the widely lauded Momentum Wireless headphones, and thanks to some meaningful upgrades, they’re still the king of the category. Bow down.Read more......14:26 2019-09-05

Tell us: How good are Grado Labs’ first wireless headphones? Senior Editor Billy Steele knew it was only a matter of time before Grado Labs released a pair of wireless headphones showcasing the company's distinct open backed design and stellar sound quality. When the GW100 was released in March, he approved of......22:13 2019-07-11

SteelSeries made the ideal wireless headphones for the Switch The Nintendo Switch has a lot going for it, but it's no friend to wireless headphones. After launching without Bluetooth support, Nintendo eventually enabled support for wireless headphones that rely on USB dongles — a nice feature, but one tha......21:13 2019-09-03

Adidas has two new wireless headphones that can improve your 100m dash Adidas has announced that its releasing two new wireless headphone models in collaboration with Zound Industries, the audio technology developer behind Urbanears and Marshall Headphones. Comprising a pair of wireless earbuds and wireless over-ear headphones, the new Bluetooth-enabled range is d...05:13 2019-09-04

Are Samsung’s Galaxy Buds the wireless headphones you’ve dreamed of? While Samsung has dabbled in true wireless headphones before, this year it finally released a set designed specifically for its Galaxy lineup: the Galaxy Buds. The $130 headphones include many standard features like a charging case, on-board controls......18:00 2019-08-22

Amazon is discounting Sennheiser's Momentum 2.0 Wireless headphones by $280 Sennheiser
The Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless are some of the best wireless over-ear headphones you can buy.
They have a great design, a premium build, and excellent sound quality.
On Amazon, the headphones are available for less than half their normal price, so you can get a pair for $219.
We do...07:13 2019-08-09

The best wireless headphones 2019: our pick of the best ways to cut the cord Best Wireless (Bluetooth) Headphones: Welcome to TechRadar's guide to the best wireless and Bluetooth headphones you can buy in 2019.Years ago, we might've tried to dissuade you from buying a pair of wireless headphones. At the time, the technology had issues with wireless connectivity ove...02:26 2019-06-20

Playboy debuts its first wireless headphones (bunny ears not included) If you think of Playboy, you might not immediately think of wireless headphones; however, the risqué entertainment (ahem) magazine has just launched its own audio brand, called Playboy Audio. The brand's first foray into the world of personal audio are the ICON 1 Wireless Headphones, ...13:00 2019-08-16

Sony's WI-1000XM2 wireless headphones will block out your noisy neighbors Sony has unveiled the latest headphones in its immensely popular wireless neckband range, the Sony WI-1000XM2, at IFA 2019. The new earphones come with a newly-developed noise-cancelling processor, which means that they'll block out more environment sound than ever before – no more ...15:39 2019-09-05

Sony's wireless noise-canceling headphones get a price cut at Walmart If you're looking to snag a deal on a quality pair of headphones with noise cancelation technology, then you've come to the right place. Walmart has the Sony CH700N Noise Cancelling Headphones on sale for $149. That's a $50 discount and the lowest price we've found for the wirele...17:52 2019-08-01

CHEAP: Can we interesteth thou in 40% off Beats Solo3 wireless headphones? Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! There used to be a time when Beats headphones deserved their awful reputation — believe me, I actually owned a pair. Yes, these were the days before the company was bought by Apple and it released stylish, but te...17:00 2019-08-11

Deal: Samsung's highly-rated AKG N700 wireless headphones are now $50 off If you're in need of new wireless headphones that are not super-expensive, you might want to know that Samsung is currently selling its AKG N700NC at a discounted price. Released in late 2018, the AKG N700NC is one of Samsung's newest pairs of noise-canceling headphones - normally priced at $349.99....22:26 2019-06-14

These wireless headphones boast an incredible 100-hour battery life If you regularly use wireless headphones to soundtrack your journey to work, you'll know how frustrating it is when your battery drains down mid-commute; enter the Cleer Audio Enduro 100 wireless headphones. These over-ear headphones promise a staggering 100 hours of battery life – ...10:39 2019-08-14

Deal: Save 40% on the Sony Extra Bass wireless headphones at Walmart Getting a pair of headphones to go with your smartphone might pose an issue if you can't afford to pay more than $100. Of course, there are many options even below that amount, but if you want a decent pair of headphones, you'll have to pay a bit more.Apple, Bose, Sony and a couple of other companie...02:52 2019-06-05

Deal: Save 30% on Apple's Beats Solo3 wireless headphones at Walmart Are you looking for the perfect headphones? Because if you do, you'll probably fail miserably in your quest. However, if you're looking for a pair of headphones that would suit your needs, there's plenty of candidates out there, you just have to know where to look.Either it's Bose, Sony, Sennheiser,...01:13 2019-07-03

Bag a bargain Samsung Galaxy S10e deal with wireless headphones and 100GB data For the music fanatics and big data streamers of the world, we have just stumbled across the ideal phone contract for you. A Samsung Galaxy S10e deal packed with a boat load of data and an impressive audio freebie to entice you in.Let us break down this offer for you. Directly from Three, you'r...16:52 2019-08-27

Sony launches cheaper noise-canceling wireless headphones with extra bass If you're in the market for a pair of premium noise-canceling headphones, there aren't a lot of options in the $300-$350 price range. Two companies have distinguished themselves for bringing top-notch products to audiophiles: Bose and Sony.Still, if you can't afford to pay for a pair of Sony WH-1000...17:26 2019-05-21

Apple launches special edition "Club Collection" Beats Solo3 wireless headphones Apple has just announced the release of a special edition Beats Solo3 wireless headphones called “The Club Collection,” and a partnership with NAYVA, a female-led fashion and beauty show hosted by four YouTubers, which will use the headphones for its next episode.Potential customers will be pleased ...23:39 2019-06-10

Best headphones under Rs 2,000 in India for June 2019 The best headphones under Rs 2,000 don't come with any of the bells and whistles that one can see on flagship headphones. However, there are only but a few budget-friendly earphones out there in the market that really provide that pristine audio listening experience.This article is the perfect ...14:39 2019-06-13

Amazon will launch new Alexa hardware on September 25 It’s that time of year: every other gadget company seems to have new hardware on the way. Samsung and Apple have already had their events, and Microsft has one October 2nd. Today, Amazon sent out invites for a hardware event taking place on September 25th. The company isn’t saying what it’ll announc...20:52 2019-09-12

FAA expects Boeing 737 MAX ungrounding as early as late June The FAA expects the ungrounding of Boeing’s 737 MAX jets in the US to happen as early as late June, but each aircraft will likely need between 100 and 150 hours of work and preparation before taking to the skies again, according to airline officials. On top of that, pilots will also need to be...08:39 2019-05-24

Boeing aims for first flight of 777X in late June: sources Boeing Co is looking to make the first test flight of its 777X twin-aisle jet as soon as late June, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, slightly later than the planemaker had planned, but still on track for putting the plane into airline service in 2020....23:52 2019-05-29

Headphones sale at Amazon: save $70 on Sony's noise canceling headphones Summer is officially here, and if you're looking for a pair of quality headphones for your upcoming travels, then you've come to the right place. Amazon has the Sony WH-CH700N Noise Cancelling Headphones on sale for $128. That's an $80 discount and the best price we've found toda...19:00 2019-05-30

Asus to launch the Zenfone 6 as '6z' in India on June 19 Asus India has been teasing the launch of their much-awaited affordable flagship ZenFone 6 in the country from quite a while but the recent controversy around the name 'Zen' has been causing legal restrain on its arrival.While Asus and its e-commerce partner Flipkart have been prepping to ...09:13 2019-06-09

Asus Zenfone 6 could launch in India on June 16 Announced just two weeks back, Asus Zenfone 6 is a flagship phone with a different take on mechanized cameras. It features a flippable camera that doubles up as a front-facing snapper. It certainly looks very geeky as we mentioned in our first impressions of the Zenfone 6. Now, according to some sou...10:39 2019-05-30

Oppo may launch the world's first phone with under-display camera on June 26 There could be an exciting new technology milestone just around the corner, after an image which heavily suggests Oppo will launch a smartphone with a camera built under the display appeared online.According to an image posted on Weibo (a Chinese social network), Oppo is planning on launching a new ...11:39 2019-06-19

Verizon will launch the LG V50 ThinQ 5G on June 20th; save up to $450 with trade In a couple of days, Verizon customers searching for a phone that supports its Ultra Wideband 5G network will have another option to choose from. On June 20th, the LG V50 ThinQ 5G joins the Moto Z3, Moto Z4, and the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G as phones available from the carrier that will connect to its ...22:52 2019-06-18

Alexa Announcements can now work with any Alexa-enabled device Just because a device has Alexa inside it doesn't mean it can do everything an Amazon Echo can – but Amazon just rolled out an update that adds another feature to third-party devices that was previously an Echo exclusive.The feature in question is Alexa Announcements, which lets you ping...01:00 2019-05-28

Samsung's next rugged smartphone leaks in full ahead of its June launch Once every two years, Samsung launches a mid-range Galaxy rugged smartphone, as part of the Xcover series, and 2019 is the year that the South Korean company is expected to released a new device.However, the new phone is unlikely to be a major upgrade over the Galaxy Xcover 4 predecessor, especially...16:00 2019-06-05

Best true wireless earbuds: the best wireless AirPod alternatives around Headphone cables may be falling out of fashion. Wireless audio sounds better than ever, compression formats for Bluetooth 5.0 are more reliable, flagship smartphones are shipping without headphone jacks, and listeners of all kinds are starting to see the benefits of cordless audio. True wireless ear...06:52 2019-06-07

'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' worldwide launch begins on June 21st You'll be able to save Muggles from rogue magical creatures and misbehaving objects very soon: Niantic will finally start rolling out Harry Potter: Wizards Unite on June 21st. The company has announced the much-awaited mobile game's launch date outsi......07:13 2019-06-19

CBOE Futures Exchange Set For June 22 Launch Of 24-Hour VIX Futures Trading CHICAGO, June 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CBOE Futures Exchange(SM) (CFE®) confirmed today that it will extend trading hours for CBOE Volatility Index® (VIX® Index) futures to nearly 24 hours a day, five days a week, starting Sunday, June 22. In March, CFE announced June 22 as its planned launch date....03:39 2019-05-22

Michelle Obama to face James Corden in Late Late Show dodgeball match Get ready for round two of the Revolutionary War, because a bunch of American celebrities are going to face off against a bunch of British celebrities in a dodgeball match for James Corden’s Late Late Show. Corden is taking his show to London next week, and it looks like he’s going to celebrate the ...05:00 2019-06-11

Bose Is Back Bose just released an important update to its popular line of wireless noise-canceling headphones. They are different. They’re weirdly stylish. Most importantly, they’re good. Also expensive....19:13 2019-07-17

CHEAP: Get Bose’s SoundTouch 10 speaker system for just $149 (down from $199) It’s good if the TV setup in your living room has a great sound system to support it, but it’s even better if your bedroom matches that experience. Look no further, we’ve got the perfect thing for you. The Bose SoundTouch 10 wireless speaker system is available for $149, down from its original price...19:52 2019-06-02

Mindy Kaling's 'Late Night' pulls back the curtain on late-night TV Written, produced by and starring Mindy Kaling, "Late Night" is such an interesting premise as to make one wish it had been more ambitious about pulling back the curtain on a late-night TV show. As is, the movie stands out most for Emma Thompson's performance as an imperious talk-show host, who rece...20:39 2019-06-07

Bose brings Google Assistant to speakers and soundbars Bose has announced that its current range of speakers and soundbars are getting support for Google Assistant, having previously only supported Amazon Alexa. Google's voice assistant will be introduced to the Bose Home Speaker 500, the Bose Soundbar 500, and Bose Soundbar 700 from today via...20:52 2019-05-21

Deal: Bose QuietComfort 35 II price drops to just $280 ($70 off) on eBay The QuietComfort 35 II are most likely Bose's best noise-canceling headphones, so there's no surprise they're priced quite high. Optimized for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, Bose's QC 35 II usually sell for $350 and their price rarely drops below $300 when they're part of a promotion.Fortunately...07:52 2019-06-18

Bose's smart and affordable Home Speaker 300 is now available in Australia Bose entered the smart speaker market a tad late, beginning with last year's Home Speaker 500. However, it launched with a price tag of $600 in Australia, making it one of the most expensive options around – after all, you could pick up a Google Home or Amazon Echo for under $200. Heck, ...10:00 2019-08-05

Bose Noise Cancelling 700 pack in eight microphones and two voice assistants For years the Bose QuietComfort 25 were the reigning champs of noise-canceling headphones for travelers. Now, Bose might have just figured out a way to hook the everyday office worker too thanks to the new Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700.The headphones, which are coming out on June 30 and cost ...01:26 2019-05-30

Bose Frames review: smart audio sunglasses are a blast Music without earbuds looks and sounds surprisingly good, making these smart glasses the antithesis of Google GlassThe Bose Frames are the answer to the question: what if your sunglasses were also a set of smart, hidden headphones with no earbuds or no bone-conduction system, just a set of personal ...08:39 2019-07-08

CHEAP EXTRA: At $180, this Bose Solo 5 soundbar is dangerously discounted Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! One CHEAP today wasn’t enough? Don’t you worry, we’ve got an extra deal just for you: the Bose Solo 5 soundbar for the lowest price it has ever been. For only $179.99, you can get yourself a great bit of audio eq...01:39 2019-06-07

This Bose SoundSport Free discount won’t be beaten on Amazon Prime Day The Bose SoundSport Free headphones are true wireless earbuds from a respected brand - but they’re a little on the expensive side. They could get a decent price drop on Amazon Prime Day this year, but we doubt they’ll drop to the level below...Here’s a way that you can grab a pa...18:52 2019-07-03

Bose adds Google Assistant to its smart speakers and soundbars When Bose debuted its smart speakers and voice-controlled soundbars last year, the company promised support for other voice assistants besides Alexa was on the way. Today, it makes good on that promise. Bose says starting tomorrow in the US, an autom......00:39 2019-05-22

CHEAP: Bring CDs back with $200 off Bose’s Wave music system IV Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! CDs have a bad rep. While vinyl and even cassettes have gone through a bit of a revival, very few people give a single, solitary fuck about CDs. Which is a massive shame. CDs are a great format. They’re hardy, ea...16:39 2019-09-01

The Bose Portable Home speaker sports sleek looks and 360-degree sound Bose has long been a huge player in the world of portable speakers – and its latest model, the Bose Portable Home Speaker, should serve to cement that reputation even further.The new Bluetooth speaker packs wireless connectivity, a 12-hour battery life and 360-degree audio into a super compac...18:52 2019-08-22

Bose QC35 noise cancelling was gimped by recent software update, claim owners Both generations of Bose's QuietComfort 35 headphones have long been some of the most popular noise-cancelling cans around, and rightly so. They're known for delivering both excellent sound quality and first-rate noise-cancelling that can keep the world out when you want some peace and qui...08:13 2019-07-17

The best over-ear headphones available in India Every headphone out there has its own set of pros and cons. Be it in-ear, over-ear, wireless, wired – they all have their own advantages and disadvantages. As far as over-ear headphones are considered, they are generally more powerful thanks to their size. Many users also find them more comfo...16:52 2019-08-27

Are headphones 'made for women' really necessary? Five years ago, Nicole Rose Stillings wanted a better pair of headphones. As a full-time professional DJ, she thought that most of the ones she wore were much too big and bulky for her head. So she created a few prototypes that were smaller in size,......01:13 2019-07-04

Bose adds Home Speaker 300 to its smart speaker range in India Bose is expanding its range of speakers in India with the Home Speaker 300 which aims to deliver the signature Bose audio but also doubles up as a smart speaker for the home. The Home Speaker 300 is encased in an elegant aluminum shell and has thousands of inlets in the lower half. These inlets...18:52 2019-08-22

The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones of 2019 We tested a ton, and found the three best noise-cancelling headphones—including the perfect pair for tuning out everything, from jet engines to Jeremy in accounting....20:13 2019-05-21

How to Dispose of a Broken Pair of Headphones On Amazon, a pair of headphones by a manufacturer called HiFiMan costs $2,250. According to reviews, of which there are 28 supposed buyers, one commenter said his pair broke and that he wouldn’t buy another pair again. (His review mentions that this was his second set from the company.)...23:39 2019-08-19

These $300 Bang & Olafsen headphones are only $153 today If you’ve never tried any B&O tech before, you can find out what the excitement is about with a set of their Beoplay H4 Wireless Headphones. You can get ‘em while saving some serious cash, knocking over almost $150 off their retail price right now with this limited-time offer from TNW Deals....16:26 2019-05-21

The best noise-cancelling headphones in the UAE for 2019 Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones Buying Guide: Welcome to TechRadar's round-up of the best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy in 2019.Commuting well and truly sucks - but it doesn't have to. One of the big reasons it's such an annoyance is it can be really noisy. Whether you&apos...09:26 2019-09-01

Apple over-ear headphones: what we want to see from the rumored StudioPods Rumors of a pair of Apple over-ear headphones have been circling for a while now, with numerous outlets reporting that the San Cupertino company is planning to release a pair of studio-quality cans this year. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple’s over-ear headphones, which some are...21:52 2019-06-02

Review: RHA’s MA650i are the best Lightning headphones under $60 Too much courage can be a bad thing, as iPhone users learned in 2016 when Apple made the shock announcement that the iPhone 7 would ship without a 3.5mm headphone jack. The good news is that you don’t have to use wireless buds or an adapter in order to get a decent audio experience, as demonstrated ...17:13 2019-06-03

Add Alexa to Your Car For Just $20 Love Alexa, and wish you could take her with you on your commute? Anker’s running the best deal ever on their hands-free, Alexa-enabled car charger today after you clip the $10 coupon and add promo code VAVALPE4....22:26 2019-08-03

Add Alexa to Your Car For Just $27 Love Alexa, and wish you could take her with you on your commute? Anker’s running the best deal ever on their hands-free, Alexa-enabled car charger today after you clip the $10 coupon and add promo code ROAVF44C....21:39 2019-07-10

Adidas’ workout headphones sound almost as stylish as they look I'll admit that when I Adidas' latest headphones, I expected them to be stylish but unsatisfying, the brand covering for any flaws in the hardware itself. And then I spent five minutes wearing a pair of the RPT-01 on-ear wireless headphones while fli......16:39 2019-09-06

These $30 Bluetooth Headphones Are Designed For Sweating, or Even Swimming Anker’s SoundCore Spirit X headphones are the sportiest member of the SoundBuds family, and are designed with active users in mind. Their ear wings ensure they stay put while you exercise, and an internal hydrophobic coating means your sweat won’t fry them. Hell, you could even swim with them. Their...17:39 2019-05-30

Neumann’s NDH20 headphones rock — both in and out of the studio When the NDH20 studio headphones were announced at NAMM this year I was quite surprised. Neumann’s been around for nearly 100 years without making a pair of headphones and, considering the company is owned by Sennheiser, it seems strange to start now. Neumann’s known for two things: making kick ass ...09:00 2019-09-10

V-Moda's M-100 Crossfade headphones get a professional upgrade V-Moda's heavy duty Crossfade M-100 headphones -- known for their 3D-printed personalization -- have been given an upgrade. The Crossfade M-100 Master has been engineered in conjunction with Roland in what V-Moda calls a "creators first" approach, ma......22:52 2019-07-09

JBL is discounting a bunch of speakers and headphones for Father's Day Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective.
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AfterShokz Aeropex open-ear headphones prove less can be more I've been using AfterShokz bone conduction headphones ever since I reviewed them in 2015 and they've become an inseparable part of my bike rides. The open-ear design allows me to pump up my soundtrack, while still being able to hear traffic and other......19:26 2019-07-23

How to get surround sound on any headphones with Windows 10 and Xbox One Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Buying a set of surround sound speakers can be an expensive endeavor, generally requiring an A/V receiver and at least for speakers (but probably more). Alternati...04:13 2019-07-13

The best headphones and speakers for back-to-school season Please enjoy this guide to the speakers, headphones and streaming apps we recommend to students, just one part of our larger 2019 back-to-school series. In addition to top picks in 11 categories -- everything from laptops to smartphones to gaming and......12:26 2019-08-07

The best earbuds 2019: The best in-ear headphones for any budget in India In-ear headphones are a complicated category – some users find them to be relieving them while others don’t like something being placed right in their ears. However, they have their own benefits. Light and compact enough for the gym without sacrificing on audio quality, in-ear hea...11:39 2019-08-07

TaoTronics’ $90 headphones are good at noise cancellation, but not much else I’m a huge fan of active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones – between long commutes and my boisterous co-working space, they’re a great way to drown out the cacophony around me. Naturally, I was only too happy to try the latest pair of cans from TaoTronics, the SoundSurge 46, which work wirelessly and...18:26 2019-07-15

Best over-ear headphones 2019: the best-sounding, most comfortable cans The Best Over-Ear Headphones Buying Guide: Welcome to TechRadar's round-up of the best Hi-Fi over-ear headphones that you can buy in 2019. Right now there are so many great headphones on the market. You can opt for sturdy in-ear headphones that won't budge during the most grueling of ...17:52 2019-06-28

CHEAP: Sennheiser’s PXC 550 noise-canceling headphones have 34% off Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! I love headphones. I also love noise-canceling headphones. And, in particular, I love Sennheiser noise-canceling headphones. But, most of all, I love a big fat discount on a pair of the Sennheiser PXC 550 noise-c...16:13 2019-05-29

Alexa, what will you be able to do in 2030? Imagine your house 10 years from now. You might picture a huge TV screen that turns into a wall, art or something else entirely with a simple gesture, a driverless car parked in the garage and a robot butler emptying the washing machine for you. But just how likely is it that Alexa will have evolved...17:39 2019-09-09

Anker's $60 Noise Canceling Headphones Are Seriously Impressive For Their Price For audiophiles who demand the very best, there will always be high-end Bose and Sony headphones with studio-grade sound and every feature under the sun. But in recent years, affordable noise-canceling over-ears have gotten good enough to satisfy most of us, and Anker’s new Soundcore Life Q20s are t...10:26 2019-09-10

Fungus headphones could be the future of making tech more sustainable With 50 million tons of electronic waste generated each year, and much of that not recycled, it's little wonder that tech brands and consumers alike are growing increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of their gadgets.But one Finnish design company may have found the solution. Res...13:00 2019-05-29

Master & Dynamic MW65 review: Almost the perfect headphones Master & Dynamic has been making some of the world's best-looking headphones since 2014. The company uses premium materials like leather and anodized aluminum for its high-end products, while the competition settles for cheaper plastic even on fl......16:52 2019-05-22

The best noise-cancelling headphones available in India for September 2019 Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones Buying Guide: Welcome to TechRadar's round-up of the best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy in 2019.Here are so many applications for noise cancelling headphones that after a point you have to wonder why nobody thought of making them sooner. Sometimes it&a...10:00 2019-09-05

Jabra Changed How Noise-Canceling Headphones Work, and I Like It It was exciting when Jabra announced its latest Bluetooth headphones at CES earlier this year. The $300 Jabra Elite 85h look like a beefed-up version of the company’s well-reviewed Move wireless headphones, and inside there’s an intriguing surprise: artificially intelligent noise-canceling technolog...21:13 2019-05-23

Best running headphones 2019: our top choices to soundtrack your workouts A good pair of headphones are vital if you're travelling, commuting or want to enjoy your music with zero interruptions. But for many of us, they're also essential for running. We believe that a good pair of running headphones doesn't just make running less boring and more bearab...14:26 2019-08-06

Save up to 77% on high-quality speakers and headphones for Labor Day We’re about to transition from the relaxing dog days of summer to the brisk fall hustle and bustle. Do you know what can help ease that transition? Music. Whether you’re into Taylor Swift, Lizzo, or Dead and Company, you likely agree that practically everything in life is better with music. You just...18:13 2019-08-30

Woman reportedly decapitated while trying to free headphones from elevator A factory worker was decapitated by an elevator in India after she “absentmindedly” tried to free her headphones that got tangled in a gate, according to reports. The severed head of Sushila Vishwakarma was discovered on the ground floor of the plastics factory in Vadodara, while her bod...16:52 2019-05-28

CHEAP: Bass? In your… face? Yes, now the Beats Studio 3 headphones have $129 off Are you in search of eternal peace and a pair of stylish, bass-heavy headphones? You’ve come to the right place. The Beats Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth headphones with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) are on sale for just $219.99, down from $349.00 – a full $129 discount OH MY LORD THAT’S REASONABLE. ...15:52 2019-06-13

Deal: Grab Microsoft's premium Surface Headphones for $100 off Microsoft made a risky move when it decided to launch the Surface Headphones, a premium product that directly competes with the likes of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Bose QC35 II headphones when it comes to price.The main advantage of Microsoft's headphones is that their price drops quite low when they're on...20:52 2019-06-15

CHEAP: Outsmart noise, buy Sony’s WH-1000XM3 ANC headphones for only $298 Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Been on the hunt for a pair of headphones? A set that’ll become your daily drivers for the next few years? Well, look no further. Why? Because Sony‘s WH-1000XM3 headphones are now selling on Amazon for only $298,...13:26 2019-06-03

The Rock’s new Under Armour sports headphones sell out in 72 hours As the old joke goes, enough of you smelled what Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was cooking – specifically, his new branded sport headphones, the UA True Wireless Flash – Project Rock Edition – and bought them all up. In 72 hours. The Rock is, of course, serious ab...07:26 2019-06-05

New AfterShokz bone-conduction headphones are designed to get sweaty When you're running, it can be tricky to strike the right balance between immersing yourself in your workout music and remaining safely aware of your surroundings.Aftershokz' latest bone conduction headphones, the Aftershokz Aeropex might just solve that problem.
The best running headphone...17:00 2019-06-14

The 7 best Alexa cooking hacks you definitely want to try VoiceBrew
Alexa can make your time in the kitchen much easier and more productive.
Here are the 7 most surprisingly helpful ways to use Alexa while you're cooking.
Alexa is Amazon's virtual assistant and comes built into Echo smart speakers. There are so many great everyday Alexa uses -- from play...21:52 2019-06-11

You Can Now Tell Alexa to Delete Your Conversations If you don’t like the idea that your Echo device is recording every question you ask it—all in the interest of, well, whatever Amazon’s reasoning is—you can now wipe its memory each day with a handy voice command. Say this to your device, “Alexa, delete everything I said today,” and your Echo speake...00:13 2019-05-30

Alexa Answers is now generally available Alexa Answers, a program that solicits answers to unanswered questions to improve Alexa's knowledge, is now generally available after a monthslong preview.Read More...15:52 2019-09-12

How to install and use Alexa on Windows 10 Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. If you’ve ever tried to use Microsoft’s built-in virtual assistant for Windows 10, Cortana, thinking it would function like Amazon’s Alexa, you were probably disa...04:39 2019-06-29

A TV Maverick Is Going All-In on a New Wireless Bet Charlie Ergen, the poker-playing billionaire who co-founded Dish Network, has been hoarding airwaves for years. Now the U.S. government is handing him the cards he needs to make his play....18:13 2019-07-31

Best headphones 2019: Your definitive guide to the latest and greatest audio The best headphones of 2019: Welcome to TechRadar's round-up of the best headphones available to buy right now in every style and at every price point.Headphones are a tech staple for most people, keeping us entertained and distracted with music, podcasts and audio books when we're traveli...17:00 2019-06-14

Apple launches rebranded mobile app for select Beats headphones Apple has quietly updated the Beats app with new important features and a name change. The app that was previously known as Beats Pill is now known as Beats and addresses to a larger pool of Beats fans. Up until now, the app was meant for those who own the Beats Pill+ speaker, allowing them to contr...18:39 2019-06-27

Headphones, speakers, and soundbars: the best audio tech we heard at IFA 2019 IFA is always a great time to check out the latest in headphones, speakers, soundbars (and just about any other audio gadgets you can think of), and IFA 2019 was no exception. We didn't see much in the way of groundbreaking, never-seen-before innovation; instead, the pervading trend at IFA...01:39 2019-09-08

Deal: Sony's mid-tier noise-canceling headphones are half off Sony's headphones portfolio covers all price tiers, but we mostly covered the premium models since they're quite popular among audiophiles, especially when they're on sale. But since there are many consumers who can't afford to pay so much money for a pair of headphones, we've dug deeper and found s...21:00 2019-06-20

The best Beats headphones 2019: prices, sales and cheap deals If you're looking to buy some Beats headphones but aren't sure which ones to get or where to find the best prices, you've come to the right place! We've compared every model still readily available to show you what each pair of Beats headphones does best to help you decide on a p...12:52 2019-05-25

Grab Anker's Excellent New Noise Canceling Headphones For Just $50 This Week Anker’s recently launched Soundcore Life Q20 headphones boast Hi-Res Audio certification, four noise cancelation microphones, Bluetooth 5.0, and excellent battery life. In our humble opinion, they’re the best headphones $60 will buy you, but for a limited time, you can get them even cheaper.Read mor...12:39 2019-09-10

Australia's best cheap headphones, discounts and deals in July 2019 With headphones of all types, colours and styles flooding the market, it’s hard knowing which ones to pick – do you go for the premium model you’ve always wanted, or are you better off just grabbing a cheap set from the discount bin?Well, it’s worth remembering that cheap...08:26 2019-07-01

A Very Brief Buyer's Guide to Sony's Great Noise-Canceling Headphones Noise-canceling is an expensive and appealing feature in headphones, which is why Sony has made it central to its newest models. In the past couple of years, Sony has also managed to surpass Bose to become the industry leader in noise-canceling. At the top of the Sony lineup is the $350 WH-1000XM3, ...23:39 2019-07-10

Soon, Alexa Might Be as Dumb as Your Neighborhood Troll The next time you ask Alexa a question, the answer could come from some rando with an internet connection. Amazon is publicly launching its Alexa Answers program, a way for the company to crowdsource answers for questions Alexa doesn’t have a response for.Read more......02:00 2019-09-13

Use Alexa to Donate a Backpack to a Child in Need Amazon, Alexa and Shaquille O’Neal are teaming up this month to donate backpacks filled with school supplies to kids in need. If you have an Alexa in your home, you can say, “Alexa, Donate to Happy School Year” to participate....06:52 2019-08-06

Alexa, why does the brave new world of AI have all the sexism of the old one? Virtual assistants such as Google Home and Siri only encourage the attitude that women exist merely to aid men in getting on with more important things.When women are over-represented in the workforce, it tends be in industries of assistance – cleaning, nursing, secretarial work and, now, the world ...20:13 2019-05-22

Alexa now speaks as slowly (or quickly) as you need As of today, users in the US can ask their Alexa devices to speak slower or faster. The change is meant to make Alexa more accessible. Asking the voice assistant to speak slower could help people with hearing impairment better understand their device......21:13 2019-08-07

The best smart home sensors for Alexa By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full guide to smart home sens......17:39 2019-08-18

Amazon is making Alexa easier to use Imagine being able to arrange a night out in advance through Alexa by engaging in a naturally flowing conversation with the virtual assistant. According to VentureBeat, this is what Amazon showed off last week at its re: Mars conference when it unveiled a preview of Alexa Conversations. Found in Ama...23:26 2019-06-15

LG brings Alexa to its 2019 ThinQ TVs At CES, LG announced that its 2019 ThinQ AI TVs would support Amazon Alexa, and now the voice assistant has arrived in 14 countries. On top of Google's Assistant, you'll be able to use it on any of the ThinQ AI 4K models including NanoCell and OLED m......18:26 2019-05-23

You can now ask Alexa to delete your voice history As Amazon announced the brand new Echo Show 5 today, it also introduced several new features that will come to all Alexa-enabled devices. One of them is focused squarely on privacy. Instead of having to delete your Alexa voice history manually, you'l......18:00 2019-05-29

Alexa is invading Windows 10 computers It’s not a secret that you can run two virtual assistants on Windows 10 computers, including Microsoft’s own Cortana as well as Amazon’s Alexa. But the latter will soon be ready to listen to your commands directly from the lock screen of Windows 10 machine in what will easily be a ...23:00 2019-07-16

You’re Home Alone With Alexa. Are Your Secrets Safe? Privacy at home is something most people take for granted. But the home has become the latest frontier in data harvesting for big tech companies. Smart speakers and their voice assistants, app-activated thermostats and internet-connected everything else are scooping up information that could prove v...07:26 2019-07-19

Worried about your health? Consult Alexa Britain's health care service is teaming up with Amazon Alexa to help answer medical queries with advice from the service's official website.
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The Morning After: The best wireless earbuds we've used so far Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.
August is upon us. We're ready to make the call on the "best true wireless earbuds" around, and Samsung's next generation of new hardware is starting with its Galaxy Tab S6. Oh, and you can try out the Star Trek......17:13 2019-08-01

Best wireless chargers 2019 The best wireless charger you can buy in 2019 is going to be a Qi charger. It's the de facto standard that can wirelessly charge the iPhone, Samsung phones, Pixel 3 and every major smartphone that supports wireless charging. That part is easy.Much harder is the question: What is the best wirele...22:00 2019-08-23

We Found the Very Best Truly Wireless Earbuds Deciding which of the many sets of truly wireless earbuds to buy can feel like a daunting task. Unless you’re one of those people who believes the AirPods hype, in which case the decision might seem very easy. Don’t be that person. Read more......20:26 2019-05-31

This 3-in-1 wireless charging pad is only $45 today The AirZeus 3-in-1 Fast Wireless Charging Pad is not only one of the pace-setters on this new wireless vanguard, it’s ready to be a one-gadget power station for your entire gadget arsenal. You can pick one up now for over $100 off the regular price, just $44.99 from TNW Deals....00:52 2019-06-23

How to Set Up Wireless Audio Sharing in iOS 13 iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 come with a new feature that makes it much easier to share audio with your friends. Sure, you can go the “two of you use one half of a pair of earbuds” route, but that isn’t the best way to experience music or watch videos—both listeners miss out on one channel of audio, after a...21:39 2019-07-22

Deal: Sony's best premium noise-canceling headphones get another price drop The WH-1000XM3 are most likely Sony's epitome of quality when it comes to audio technology. The noise-canceling wireless headphones are quite expensive, but they are well worth the money if you're looking for a high-quality product.Not only for those reasons, US retailers are dropping the price of S...06:13 2019-05-25

Deal: Save $100 on Sony's WH-1000XM3 noise-canceling headphones (renewed) One of the most expensive pair of headphones manufactured by Sony, the WH-1000XM3 cost no less than $350, but that's no wonder since these are part of the company's premium lineup. If you can't afford them brand new, there are many retailers that offer refurbished units for a much lower price.For ex...21:52 2019-06-28

Deal: Sony WH-1000XM3 noise-canceling headphones get a 15% discount on Amazon Sony's WH-1000XM3 noise-canceling headphones are probably among the most popular audio products in the $300-$350 price range, along with Bose's QC35 II headphones. Both pair of headphones usually sell for $350, but you can definitely find them slightly cheaper if you know where to look.Currently, Am...14:26 2019-06-03

Garmin hopes Alexa will convince you to buy a dedicated GPS There's no question that dedicated GPS units are on the decline in an era when your smartphone is often good enough for navigation, if not better. Garmin, however, thinks it can stave off obsolescence in a simple way -- by adding a voice assistant y......18:13 2019-06-05

Amazon keeps Alexa transcripts unless you manually delete them Back in May, Amazon introduced a new Alexa feature that makes it easy to delete your voice history -- apparently, that could be pretty handy if you don't want Amazon to keep copies of your Alexa conversations. In a letter sent to Sen. Chris Coons fro......01:13 2019-07-04

Amazon Cloud Cam: everything you need to know about the Alexa-powered camera Amazon Cloud Cam gives Alexa a new sense: sight. It’s a security camera and a pet camera, a motion detector and even a two-way intercom that you can use to chat to the kids or bark at the dog.Amazon Cloud Cam was introduced in late 2017, although at the time it lacked the ability to watch via...18:26 2019-07-01

Create a Family Chore Chart on Alexa With family chores, kids often spend more time protesting and less time doing the actual job. (“It’s Scarlett’s turn to unload the dishwasher!” “No, it’s Willow’s turn!”) A solution: Put Alexa in charge....21:26 2019-07-01

Let me into your home: artist Lauren McCarthy on becoming Alexa for a day She livestreams her dates, once became a real-life Alexa and built a light that dims in boring company. As AI: More Than Human opens at the Barbican, meet an artist for the tech ageIn a gallery in downtown Manhattan, people are huddling around four laptops, taking turns to control the apartments of ...15:52 2019-05-21

Sony's Xperia 1 is available with hands-free Alexa Don't like that nearly all of Amazon's Alexa-centric phones are budget models? You won't have that complaint after today, although you might not have expected this option. Amazon has started selling a variant of Sony's Xperia 1 with hands-free Alex......05:52 2019-08-15

PSA: You can now delete your voice recordings with an Alexa command Have ever asked anything silly to Alexa, and wished you were able to delete what you just said with a voice command? Amazon has got you covered. The company is now rolling out a pair of Alexa commands that allows you to delete voice recordings without using its website. Here’s how to use them. Simpl...14:26 2019-05-30

Amazon Alexa to Talk to You in Impeccable Hindi Soon India is a key growth market for Alexa's global team at Amazon and witnessing the potential, the team is working on to introduce more regional language capabilities in the voice-based assistant....08:39 2019-06-07

Ask Alexa for "some hot garbage" and she'll play you some Lonely Island Tomorrow, The Lonely Island will embark on a two-week tour of the U.S. that will no doubt feature veiny, ‘roided-out cuts from The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience, a musical ode to ‘90s baseball titans Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire that the trio debuted as a “visual poem” on Netflix last month...21:00 2019-06-14

Altice's smart speaker uses Alexa to control your TV set-top box You probably don't associate cable giant Altice USA with the cutting edge of smart home technology, but it's determined to change your mind. The company has unveiled a smart speaker, the Amplify, that can serve as a complement to your existing cable......21:13 2019-08-07

Alexa Can Help You Find Lost Items Around Your House Alexa is great for helping with digital tasks like online shopping and telling terrible jokes, but Amazon’s assistant can also help you solve your biggest real-world problems, too, like, “Where did I put my keys?”...23:13 2019-08-29

Amazon Alexa is rolling out to 2019 LG AI ThinQ TVs LG has announced that it's rolling out Amazon Alexa support to its 2019 LG AI ThinQ TVs, which includes its range of LG UHD TVs, NanoCell TVs, and OLED TVs.Amazon's voice assistant joins Google Assistant, which is already supported by LG TVs, meaning LG customers have more choice when it c...15:26 2019-05-23

NHS teams up with Amazon to bring Alexa to patients Voice assistant enlisted to aid elderly and blind patients who cannot easily search for adviceThe NHS has teamed up with Amazon to allow elderly people, blind people and other patients who cannot easily search for health advice on the internet to access the information through the AI-powered voice a...11:00 2019-07-10

UK Alexa users can now get answers to medical questions right from the NHS Amazon’s Alexa is all set to gain medical smarts in the UK, thanks to a partnership with the National Health Service (NHS). The healthcare service said it’s teaming up with Amazon‘s voice assistant to help answer medical queries with advice from the service’s official website. From this week, UK use...13:52 2019-07-11

Need quick medical advice in Britain? Ask Alexa Britain's state-run health service is teaming up with Amazon to provide medical advice for common ailments such as migraines and flu via the tech giant's voice assistant Alexa, aiming to help more patients at home and cut down on costs....12:52 2019-07-10

Why Alexa and Siri won’t function as robot helpers “Alexa, are you ready to have a body?” Steady advances in artificial intelligence and natural language processing have made digital assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa increasingly capable of performing complicated voice commands under different circumstances. But does it mean that our digital assista...08:52 2019-06-05

Yamaha launches two new soundbars with Alexa built in If you're in the market for a soundbar to add some oomph to your TV's audio output, Yamaha has two new models for your consideration: the YAS-109 and YAS-209.The headline feature is their integrated Alexa voice control, so you can use your voice to adjust the volume, find out what the weat...16:13 2019-06-18

Alexa's intercom-like broadcasts come to more non-Echo devices Amazon has slowly been expanding the circle of devices that can use Alexa Announcements, but now it's throwing the gates wide open. The company has made the intercom-like feature available to any device with Alexa support built-in -- you could use y......01:52 2019-05-26

How to Prevent Amazon From Reviewing Your Alexa Convos After a Guardian story revealed that Apple uses human contractors to review some of its Siri recordings this week, Apple made the decision to temporarily suspend the program. Google followed suit with its virtual assistant, and now Amazon has done the same for Alexa—except instead of ditching the hu...04:52 2019-08-04

Amazon's Alexa will give medical advice from the NHS The NHS has teamed up with Amazon to bring its health information to Alexa. As part of the NHS' long term plan to make its services available digitally, users will soon be able to ask Alexa questions such as "Alex, how do I treat a migraine?" or "Ale......14:26 2019-07-10

The best Verizon Wireless plans in May 2019 The best Verizon plan for you is going to depend largely on what you need to use it for. Verizon has a wide variety of plan types, from premium unlimited data plans to cheap prepaid plans with a touch of data to let you check emails now and then.To figure out which Verizon plan is best for you, you&...06:13 2019-05-23

AT&T is the first major US wireless carrier to let you pay via cryptocurrency If you’re an AT&T mobile customer, and you have some extra bitcoin lying around that you’re not doing anything with, you can now use it to pay your phone bill.
AT&T just became the first big US wireless carrier to announce that its customers can now use cryptocurrency to make payments, a...03:00 2019-05-25

Five of the best wireless earbuds: a guide for all budgets Our pick of the Bluetooth earbuds out there, from Apple Airpods to Samsung Galaxy Buds and moreEarbuds are great for some personal listening in the office, on the commute or at the gym, but wires are a pain, and headphone sockets are disappearing from our smartphones.Bluetooth earbuds have long been...15:52 2019-05-21

Ookla: AT&T once again has the fastest wireless network in the US AT&T is back on top as the fastest wireless network in America, according to new results released Tuesday from Ookla, the maker of the popular Speedtest utility.
However, there are a number of familiar qualifiers that need to be pointed out as soon as that result is mentioned. First, the results onl...03:00 2019-07-10

Sennheiser Momentum Wireless review Sennheiser's Momentum line has been a popular headphone choice for years now. It first debuted in 2012, then went wireless in 2015. Despite stumbling out of the gate with some connectivity issues, the Momentum Wireless is still a solid choice. At IFA......14:26 2019-09-12

The best wireless HDMI video transmitter By Rachel Cericola and Geoffrey Morrison
This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full guide to w......19:26 2019-06-21

Update Your Logitech Wireless Dongle Right Now A few years ago, hackers discovered that they could remotely take control of a PC by exploiting a vulnerability in Logitech wireless dongles. According to The Verge, dongles that Logitech is shipping today are still vulnerable to the same remote access hack—dubbed “MouseJack.”—a list that includes t...22:00 2019-07-15